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SS Jose Iglesias is still considered an everyday shortstop of the future, according to Boston manager John Farrell, but in anticipation of a utility role this season with the Red Sox, the prospect is getting experience playing different positions. Iglesias played third base for Triple-A Pawtucket on Monday night. Farrell said the goal is to get Iglesias comfortable at multiple positions other than shortstop in case a decision is made to add him to the roster this season. C Jarrod Saltalamacchia will likely get another start on Wednesday against the White Sox despite LHP Hector Santiago getting the start.

SportsDirect Inc. Preview: Red Sox at Rays The Boston Red Sox had a disappointing 2-5 homestand and are adding players to the disabled list on a near-daily basis. They will try to pick things up on the road as they kick off a nine-game trip against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday. The Red Sox held the best record in baseball before dropping eight of their last 10 and have fallen into third place in the American League East. The Rays have won five straight. Boston has lost two closers and put catcher David Ross on the seven-day concussion list over the weekend.

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Boston Red Sox - INSIDE PITCH One day after taking a pair of hard foul balls to the mask, catcher David Ross was placed on the seven-day concussion disabled list and replaced by Ryan Lavarnway on the roster. Ross was injured in the ninth inning of Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays after getting rattled on foul balls by Colby Rasmus and, in particular, Emilio Bonifacio. "Those were scorchers," Ross said. "I saw the video and I grabbed my head after the second one, which I don't even remember doing.

The Sports Xchange Victorino taken to hospital as precaution after hitting wall Boston Red Sox outfielder Shane Victorino was taken to the hospital as a precaution after hitting the wall while trying to make a catch during Sunday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Victorino was evaluated on Sunday night, but Red Sox manager John Farrell said, according to MLB.com, "Everything points to him being ready for Tuesday. " Victorino appeared to injure his ribs when he crashed into the wall while unsuccessfully trying to rob Emilio Bonifacio of a home run in the fourth inning.

(Updated: NOTEBOOK: corrects Storey's outing to 1 2/3 innings) Red Sox 5, Blue Jays 0: Jon Lester went the distance on a one-hitter and Daniel Nava had the pivotal double during a four-run seventh as host Boston defeated Toronto. Lester (5-0) was sensational from start to finish, retiring the first 17 batters he faced before surrendering a double to Maicer Izturis. He struck out five and didn't walk a batter, throwing 79 of his 118 pitches for strikes en route to his third career shutout.